Novocherkassk

Russia / Rostov / Novocherkassk /

Сity in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located near the confluence of the Tuzlov and Aksay Rivers, the latter a distributary of the Don River. Novocherkassk is best known as the cultural capital of the Cossacks, and as the official capital of the Don Cossacks. Population: 168,746 (2010 Census).
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Coordinates:   47°25'7"N   40°3'56"E